The public and sports media has turned up the heat on the Cleveland Indians to replace their racist relic of a logo—the grinning, red-skinned Chief Wahoo. Slight progress was made recently when Cleveland replaced the logo on their hats, but left it on the uniform sleeve.
Recently, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has taken a more proactive role in the phasing out of the logo, but Indians owner, Paul Dolan, while acknowledging the need to replace the logo, remains inexplicably evasive when it comes to laying out a specific plan and timeline.
Recently, Dolan addressed the issue at a Cleveland area Jewish temple, of all places, and hemmed and hawed his way the following explanation, recapped via the Cleveland Jewish News:
“Some want to keep [Wahoo], some want to get rid of him, but the issue is not going to go. We are mindful that there are people who are offended by it, and, frankly, if you leave Northeastern Ohio, it changes, the prospective (sic) on this changes. We were on some path towards a middle ground, I don’t know what that path was, and that’s still where we’re headed, but we’re headed there faster than we’ve ever liked because the commissioner of baseball weighed in on this.”
Dolan said Manfred had reached out to the franchise about its logo, particularly after a Canadian lawsuit was filed against the team and MLB for using the logo during the playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays in October. Dolan said he favors a reduced use of Wahoo without eliminating the logo, but he suspects the logo will be resolved one way or the other within a couple of years.
Dolan’s messy statement suggests that the logo only offends people outside of Cleveland, hints that the commissioner is pushing him to move faster than he’d like, claims that removing the patch will take “a couple of years,” and indicates that his preferred resolution would be to use the logo indefinitely.
It’s clear that in the the fight over the Cleveland Indians logo, Dolan is preparing himself to do the right thing only because he is forced to, not because he believes it is right.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.